Which of these statements applies to the ossicular system of the ear
A)It serves to keep the pressure on the two sides of the tympanic membrane equal.
B)It increases the pressure of vibration as it transfers the sound wave from air in the outer ear to fluid in the inner ear.
C)It assists in determining whether a sound comes from the front or the rear.
D)It is part of the vestibular apparatus.

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The ossicular system consists of three small bones (malleus, incus, and stapes) that amplify and transfer sound vibrations from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear fluids. As such, it increases the pressure of vibration as it transfers the sound wave from air in the outer ear to fluid in the inner ear, making option B the correct choice.

Which of These Statements Applies to the Ossicular System of the Ear